Motivation
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Motivation Coursework for Clarins
Early Theories of Motivation
These Theories can be organised under 3 main headings.
SATISFACTION THEORIES
"A satisfied worker is a productive worker"
"Once a worker is happy in a job, then that worker will work hard and efficiently"
"The happier a worker the more loyal they tend to be"
INCENTIVE THEORIES
Basically the belief is that people will work harder if they are offered a reward.
This may only be effective if the work time is short or if the reward is worth working for.
INTRINSIC THEORIES
These theories have been put forward by Abraham Maslow.
He goes along the theory that before becoming highly motivated you have to reach and develop from lower motivations. The "motivation needs" he used were from lower to higher:
Physiological, safety, love, esteem, and finally self actualization.
Maslow believed that in order to become highly motivated and self-actualized you need to have the 4 other needs as well.
Those four other needs are:
Physiological Needs:
Very basic needs such as; air, water, food, sleep, sex, etc
If these are not satisfied we may feel sick, irritation, pain, discomfort, etc
Safety Needs:
We need a security of a home and family in order to feel secure. However if the family is chaotic that is a possibility of a stress causing insecurity.
Love Needs:
Humans have a desire to belong to clubs, groups, religions, families, gangs, etc
We need to feel loved this brings on more happiness, security and motivation...